Pentax Efina vs Sony WX9

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax Efina and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was brought out 2 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Efina scores versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina features outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Efina against the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and WX9 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and WX9.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX9 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Efina provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.